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Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Seafood Bowl
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Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Seafood Bowl

Juicy Cajun shrimp, smoky turkey andouille sausage, seasoned eggs, and a rich tomato broth come together in a hearty seafood bowl with plenty of Southern flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 persons
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 12 oz smoked turkey andouille sausage, sliced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet For searing the eggs, cooking the shrimp, and preparing the Cajun sauce.
  • Saucepan For boiling the eggs.
  • slotted spoon or tongs For handling the shrimp, sausage, and eggs.
  • knife For chopping the vegetables and herbs.
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Boil the eggs until firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool, peel, and season lightly with a little Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and briefly sear the eggs until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Season the shrimp with some of the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, cayenne if using, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Stir the smoked turkey sausage into the sauce and simmer until heated through. Return the shrimp to the skillet and gently add the seasoned eggs. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, just until everything is hot.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the salt and black pepper to taste. Spoon the Cajun shrimp and sausage into bowls, making sure each serving gets shrimp, sausage, and an egg. Sprinkle with green onions and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Cook the shrimp only until pink and cooked through so they stay tender. The eggs can be seared briefly in butter for extra flavor before being added to the sauce. Simmer the tomato broth gently to allow the Cajun seasoning and aromatics to develop. The source provides approximately 520 calories and 42 g protein per serving; the remaining nutrition values are estimates based on the listed ingredients.